Promising efforts to lower enteric methane

12-08-2020 | |
Nearly 60% of dairy greenhouse gas emissions come from enteric methane, which is produced in the cow s rumen during digestion. Enteric methane emissions from dairy production contribute an estimated 1.7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: Ronald Hissink
Nearly 60% of dairy greenhouse gas emissions come from enteric methane, which is produced in the cow s rumen during digestion. Enteric methane emissions from dairy production contribute an estimated 1.7% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: Ronald Hissink
Researchers around the world are searching for new ways to lower emissions. Projects in Denmark and Canada have assessed emissions-lowering measures, and Swiss feed additive company DSM Nutritional Products has developed a new active ingredient that shows great promise. Nearly 60% of dairy greenhouse gas emissions come from enteric methane, which is produced in the cow’s rumen during digestion. Enteric methane emissions from dairy production contribute an estimated 1.7% of total g


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